ZIP 29655 (Iva, SC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 29655: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Abbeville County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Abbeville County compares with South Carolina
Abbeville County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Abbeville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Abbeville County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.4 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Abbeville County has lower values than South Carolina for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Abbeville County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 14.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Abbeville County. They injured 58 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 29655 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-28 (2), SR-156 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.1% in South Carolina.
Route planning tips for ZIP 29655 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Abbeville County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than South Carolina; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Abbeville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Abbeville County) |
|---|---|
| Remount Rd | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| US-178 | 3 |
| Byp | 2 |
| Flat Rock Rd | 2 |
| Old Calhoun Falls Rd | 2 |
| S Main St | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
ZIP 29655 at a glance
| Population | 7,555 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,395 |
| Median home value | $161,430 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Abbeville County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | -4% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +9% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 29655
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 29655?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Abbeville County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 58 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 29655?
Truck crashes in Abbeville County peak in August, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 29655?
Since 2015, Abbeville County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 29655 compared with South Carolina?
The yearly rate is 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Abbeville County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 29655?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.